Trump's White House ballroom loses federal funding proposed by Senate Republicans
Summary
A rule official in the Senate stopped federal money from being used for security upgrades related to President Trump's planned White House ballroom. Democrats objected to using taxpayer funds for this project, and the official agreed, blocking $1 billion in the proposed budget for these costs.Key Facts
- The Senate parliamentarian ruled against including security funding for Trump's ballroom in a spending bill.
- Democrats argued that taxpayer money should not pay for the ballroom project.
- Republicans wanted $1 billion for Secret Service security upgrades tied to the ballroom and East Wing overhaul.
- The ballroom project follows a shooting incident at a gala President Trump attended in April.
- The budget reconciliation process was being used by Republicans to pass the funding without full Democratic support.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued to block the ballroom construction, but an appeals court allowed it to continue.
- President Trump plans to fund the ballroom privately with about $400 million.
- The ballroom is part of several White House updates by President Trump, including other construction and renaming projects.
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